Registration Information
The registration portal for the 2026 NEC (National Economics Challenge) and BPA (Business Professionals of America) China Round is now open.
Euclid Mathematics Competition: Individual registrations are not accepted. Students should register through their school if it is a designated exam site. For students whose schools are not designated sites, registration support for independent candidates is available.
Scholarship Eligibility
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Certificate of Distinction: Awarded to students ranking in the top 25% globally. Scholarship amount: ¥488.
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Honour Rolls: Awarded to regional high scorers. Scholarship amount: ¥888.
Exam Locations
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Confirmed cities: Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Changsha
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Pending confirmation: Hong Kong, Wuhan, Shenyang, Hefei, Fuzhou, Chongqing, Xi’an
For more details and registration support, please contact your program advisor.
CNEC & CBPA China Round Overview
The 2026 China Round of the CNEC (China National Economics Challenge) and CBPA (China Business Professionals of America) will take place from February 27 to March 1, 2026. Students who have advanced to the next stage should download their admit cards in advance to ensure a smooth competition experience.
CNEC 2026 China Round Highlights
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Official announcement of the national competition timeline and annual theme.
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Two newly added segments for this year.
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Economics CT Segment: Top 7 teams will qualify for the Top 10% and gain eligibility for the “Young Economist Oral Defense”.
CBPA 2026 China Round Highlights
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Countdown to the BPA China Round registration.
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National competition guidance helps students prepare efficiently and maximize their performance in the business competition.
Event Schedule (China Round)
| Date | Location | Session | Participants |
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| Feb. 27 | Public Area (1-3F) | Mission X: Block of Star City | CNEC & CBPA |
| Feb. 27 19:00-21:00 | Fu Rong Hall (2F) | Opening Ceremony | CNEC & CBPA |
| Feb. 28 08:00-10:30 | Fu Rong Hall (2F) | Qualifying Test | CNEC |
| Feb. 28 08:00-12:30 | Xing Sha Hall 5&6 (3F) | Business Presentation | CBPA Project-Based Division |
| Feb. 28 10:00-18:30 | Multifunction Hall 03/06 (1F) | Investment Pitch | CBPA |
| Feb. 28 10:30-12:30 | Xing Sha Hall 1 (3F) | Knowledge Evaluation | CBPA Academic-Based Division |
| Feb. 28 11:00-12:30 | Xiang Jiang Hall (2F) | Super Econ! Pre Division | CNEC Pre Division |
| Feb. 28 11:00-18:30 | Multifunction Hall 01 (1F) | Youth Scholar Oral Defense | CNEC |
| Feb. 28 13:30-15:00 | Fu Rong Hall (2F) | Super Econ! DR Division | CNEC DR Division |
| Mar. 1 09:00-11:00 | Fu Rong Hall (2F) | Closing Ceremony | CNEC & CBPA |
Additional sessions include Hackathon rounds, Educators’ seminars, Evening Adventure social event, and Quiz Bowl.
Pre-Competition Intensive Courses
As the competition approaches, students may experience anxiety about incomplete knowledge, missed practice, or difficulty applying theory to current events. To address these challenges, CNEC & CBPA Pre-Competition Intensive Courses will be offered on-site:
CNEC Pre-Competition Course
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Focus: Targeted strategies for objective questions, key knowledge points, and exam techniques.
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Instructors:
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Mr. Bai: NEC, IEO, FBLA certified coach with multiple national and global award-winning teams.
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Mr. Yang: Former NEC and SIC competition judge, AP-certified teacher, economics master’s degree holder.
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Schedule & Fee: February 27, 15:00-16:00, online/offline, ¥599/hour.
CBPA Pre-Competition Course
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Focus: Academic knowledge and business presentation skills, with guidance on strategy and mindset before the national competition.
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Instructors:
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Mr. Jiang: AP-certified teacher, business analytics and finance graduate with national award-winning experience.
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Mr. Zhang: AP-certified teacher, NYU Engineering Management Master, guiding multiple teams to national and global awards.
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Schedule & Fee: February 27, 13:00-14:00, online/offline, ¥599/hour.
These courses provide one-on-one guidance, solving remaining doubts, and preparing students for peak performance on competition day.
